Convincing Victory for Barça Against an Uncombative and Inaccurate Osasuna. Flick's team was decisive, almost settling the match in the opening minutes. The worst part was Olmo's injury, who once again had to leave the game due to a muscle injury.
Good and Bad News
Barça came out very focused from the start, knowing what was at stake in this match. One of the most active players was Balde, who attacked down the wing, making several dangerous crosses for those arriving from behind. In fact, Ferran was going to score the first goal from one of them, his eighth goal of the season so far.
The second goal wasn't going to take long, after a good run by Olmo, Herrera hit him, and the referee awarded a penalty. The Spanish attacking midfielder was tasked with taking it, although he needed a retake to make it 2-0. The worst news of this part was the injury of the former Leipzig player, at the most important stage of the season.
On the Hunt for the Pichichi
Vicente Moreno brought Boyomo onto the field, who came from Cameroon, thus changing to a 5-man defense with 3 center-backs. This change, along with Barça lowering the intensity a couple of gears, resulted in few chances. Flick also took the opportunity to give rest and offer opportunities to players with fewer minutes, like Pablo Torre.
Ten minutes before the end, Barça took advantage of a defensive lapse by the 'rojillos' for Lewandowski to make it a definitive 3-0. The assist was by Fermín, who had come on in the first half for the injured Olmo. The Polish player remains on a roll, with 23 goals so far in the league, three more than his closest pursuer, Kylian Mbappé.
Another victory for Flick's team, thus extending the unbeaten streak they have held since losing the last match of 2024 against Atleti. The next match for the blaugranas will be on Sunday at 4:15 PM, at Montjuïc against Girona. Meanwhile, Osasuna will face Athletic at San Mamés.
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